# pushr vs Thru

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against pushr's 4. Thru also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 62%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). pushr's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 121). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pushr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thru holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pushr's written reviews are positive against 93% of Thru's.

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, Thru every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pushr | Thru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushr-push-up-workouts/id1587610077/reviews) | **[4.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 121 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Pozzobon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543758330) | [Aaron La Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844744161) |

## What reviewers say

### pushr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushr-push-up-workouts/id1587610077)

This app uses facial tracking to automatically count your push-up repetitions. Log your workouts with detailed stats, maintain a daily streak, and share your progress with friends or sync with health apps.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up counting via facial tracking, Log workouts with sets, reps, and rest times, Track detailed workout statistics, Maintain a daily workout streak, Share progress on social media, Sync with Health and Fitness apps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pushr | $3.99 | per month |
| pushr | $11.99 | per year |
| pushr | $23.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful design and UI
- 💡 Innovative use of camera for tracking
- 🚀 Simple and effective functionality
- ✅ Accurate tracking (for some users)
- ✨ Minimalist interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking accuracy
- 💡 Poor performance in low light
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- ⚖️ Limited free usage (one workout/day)
- 🤔 Overpriced subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Head tracking breaks in low light
- Camera recognition is iffy/strict
- Doesn't track all push-ups
- Tracks head movement as push-ups
- App asks for rating before opening

**Requested features**

- Option for side view tracking
- Calendar for streaks and progress
- Ability to add friends and see stats/leaderboards
- More than one free workout per day
- Option to watch ads for extra workouts


### Thru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thru-virtual-hiking/id6753733703)

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

**Highlights:** Virtual thru-hiking expeditions, Real-world step tracking integration, Interactive progress map, Illustrated landscape representations, Trail badge collection, Landmark check-ins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pushr free?

pushr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thru free?

Thru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pushr or Thru?

Thru is rated higher. pushr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Thru averages 4.9 from 121 ratings.

### Do pushr or Thru have ads?

Neither pushr nor Thru shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pushr or Thru?

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thru every 9 days. Most recently, pushr was updated on October 23, 2026 and Thru on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*